Kristen’s Crabcakes (inspired by Joel’s Crabcakes, thank you)
(makes approximately
1 lb fresh claw crabmeat, cooked and picked over
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, white and green parts
1 red bell pepper, minced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
3 tbsps vegetable oil
(1 more cup breadcrumbs for rolling)
Mix all ingredients but oil, thoroughly. Form into 3-inch diameter cakes, about 3/4 inch thick. Roll in breadcrumbs and place in a single layer on a platter. Refrigerate as long as possible, at least 2 hours (this will keep them from falling apart while cooking). Before frying, firmly squeeze them into shape once again. Heat oil in a wide, deep skillet and place crabcakes in a single layer. Fry on one side 4 minutes, then turn and fry for another 4 minutes. Drain thoroughly on thick paper towels and serve with:
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(serves three)
6 softshell crabs, thoroughly thawed and drained
2 tbsps peanut oil
1 tsp sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium-hot red chillies, minced
1 bunch scallions (salad onions), sliced thin
1-inch knob ginger, chopped
generous pinch sea salt, preferably Maldon
generous amount fresh-ground black pepper
peanut oil to come up 3 inches in cooking utensil (I used a borrowed small wok, thanks, Vincent)
bowl of all-purpose flour
In a small skillet, fry the garlic, chillies, scallions and ginger in the two oils. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and keep on low heat.
Now be ready with a platter lined with several layers of paper towel. Heat the peanut oil in the wok until a little piece of bread or onion fries instantly. Dip the crabs one by one in the flour to coat thoroughly and place carefully in the hot oil. Be prepared to be spit upon occasionally, so wear an all-covering apron. Carefully turn the crab over (mine tended to want to lie on their sides) to make sure all surfaces are cooked directly in the oil. The crabs will float, which means the top bit…
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